I first began working on my business, Munch (eatwithmunch.com), 6 months ago under a business incubator called GATSVI. For months, Munch was a shifting idea that underwent several changes and pivots; previously, it was a project that lacked feasibility and received much criticism from mentors. However, it was after these changes that the business settled…
Author: Lauren Yu
Lauren Yu is currently a sophomore at Brea Olinda High School; she is passionate about writing and public speaking and is hoping to use JSR as a productive outlet for creativity. Lauren believes in the value of having a platform and uses this interest to give others a voice as the organizer of her school's TEDxBOHS event and as a speech and debate teacher for elementary schoolers. In the future, she hopes to integrate her interest in computer science with her passion for business to create a technology-based startup.
The Benefits of Working on a Highschool Startup
Now more than ever, high school students are seeking extracurriculars and ways to pass their time. I have been able to personally pursue my interest in entrepreneurship with my business partners, as we have spent these months preparing to launch our project, Munch. High school startups are surprisingly common as avenues for students to…
Bringing TEDxBOHS Online
“TEDx” is a program created by the TED organization, which was built to provide everyday people the opportunity to host their own speech events in their local areas. With over 30,000 past events hosted across the world, TEDx is a program widely used by many groups, to give participants the ability to speak about their…
How to Make Your Business Appeal to Restaurants
The restaurant industry is a competitive, but profitable, sector of business. Many entrepreneurs and start-up companies aim to build their own restaurants or create a service to be used in the restaurant industry. As someone competing in business competitions for the development of such services, I have conducted independent research concerning what features and aspects…
How 차례 (Ancestors Memorial) Brings Old Korean Values to the Modern World
January 1st, New Year’s Day, holds significance for many cultures; stemming from hundreds of years of tradition, modern New Year’s rituals and celebrations range from the recognition of good luck and new beginnings to the warding off of evil spirits. 차례, or chalye, is one such celebration with cultural importance. As a Korean American with…